Episode 121: Chicago Children’s Museum, Wonderverse, the Elmhurst History Museum and Chicago a cappella’s Lamentations!

Strap in for an exciting episode! First up, the Chicago Children’s Museum is taking play to new heights this Fall as they introduce their newest exhibit: Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen. We hear President and CEO Jennifer Farrington talk about the exhibit and the museum. Then, we’ll head…

Episode 120: Paula Poundstone, Book of Mormon, Unexpected Theatre, and Broadway in Chicago

This week on Show and Tell, it's all about the theater. First up is Paula Poundstone, recognized by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Best Standup Comics of All Time. She returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) for the first time in more than 10 years for one performance only Saturday, Sept. 14. U…

Episode 119: Laura Dellis, Hidden Gem Half Marathon and “No Permit Necessary”

First up, Chicago comedian/singer/songwriter Laura Dellis joins us to talk about her new show “Halfway to 53” at the Annoyance Theatre.  Laura’s show combines stand-up comedy about her life and music of all genres woven together. She’s recently been nominated by the Chicago Reader and Broadway Worl…

Episode 118: Ann Hampton Callaway, a Taste of Greektown, the Ruth Page School of Dance and Sketch Comedy!

This week on the Show – Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, a Taste of Greektown, the Ruth Page School of Dance and Sketch Comedy! First up – singer and songwriting legend Ann Hampton Callaway returns home to the Chicago area for one night only on September 7th at the North Shore …

Episode 117: Comedians Rachel Bloom and Paul Mecurio, plus The Chicago Triathlon!

Comedians Rachel Bloom and Paul Mecurio, plus The Chicago Triathlon! First up, she’s back!  Comedian Rachel Bloom is taking Chicago by storm again!  The Steppenwolf Theatre presents her one-woman musical comedy “Death, Let Me Do My Show” now through August 24th!  Next, he’s known for his Emmy-wi…

Episode 116: Local Artists You Should Know!

A comedian, a gardener doing good for her community, and a renowned author! Francesca Bucci, comedian Francesca is a local comedy show producer and performer.  She hosts “Meet Cute, a comedy dating show at Judy’s Beat Lounge located inside of the Second City/Piper’s Alley which will feature singl…

Episode 115: Oil Lamp Theatre, Red Twist Theatre, and APIDA Arts!

This week on the show we visit with two local theatre groups - one in Chicago, one in the northern suburbs, then introduce you to APIDA arts and tell you how you can be a part of their Halloween spectacular.  First up, the newly renovated Red Twist Theatre in Edgewater and the incredible production…

Episode 114: Legendary Chicago Actress Laurie Metcalf, Porchlight Theatre's Broadway In Your Backyard, & Carousel Returns to Skokie!

This week on the show, Andrea chats with legendary Tony/Emmy award winning actress Laurie Metcalf who comes home to the theatre she co-founded – the Steppenwolf - to star in Little Bear Ridge Road.  Laurie talks about her incredibly moving performance, returning home to Chicago and her award winnin…

Episode 113: Wicker Park Fest, Illuminarium, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Improvised Jane Austen

This week on the show we head to one of Chicago’s most anticipated street festivals – Wicker Park Fest, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary year!  We’ll talk to Pamela Maas, the Executive Director at the Wicker Park  Bucktown Chamber of Commerce about their much-anticipated indie music lineup …

Episode 112:  Tacos, Beer, and Cabaret

This week on the show we have a favorite festival for taco lovers returning, a revised and reinvigorated Cirque-cabaret show in the Loop and we head to Ravenswood to explore the deliciousness of Malt Row.  First up, we head to Rogers Park for the return of the extremely popular Taco Crawl – Thursda…